Trump speaks of severe economic operation against Iran

By The BriefBrief

Donald Trump said the US would launch what he described as the most severe economic operation in history against Iran, aiming to open a new front against Iran’s economy. The approach is framed as “maximum pressure,” with Washington threatening countries, banks, and companies that cooperate with Tehran to isolate Iran economically.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: Trump spoke of launching a severe economic operation against Iran under a “maximum pressure” approach.

WHEN: Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 1:39 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Trump’s remarks are presented as part of Washington’s effort to isolate Iran economically by pressuring countries, banks, and companies that cooperate with Tehran.

How this story developed (showing 19 of 19 earlier reports)

U.S. warns countries to cut business ties with Iran · Aug 29, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
US sanctions strategy balanced to ease China tensions · Aug 27, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
US economic war on Iran: new sanctions not specified · Aug 26, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
Experts say US lacks strategy after pivot to Iran sanctions · Aug 26, 2026 at 8:17 AM ET
Iran’s economic pressure strategy targets Trump · Aug 26, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET
Iran vows retaliation as U.S. targets economic squeeze · Aug 26, 2026 at 2:12 AM ET
China’s ties complicate Trump’s Iran economic squeeze · Aug 26, 2026 at 12:09 AM ET
Gulf states weigh sanctions amid US pressure on Iran · Aug 25, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
China pushes back after Trump tightens Iran economic pressure · Aug 25, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
Bessent announces economic campaign against Iran · Aug 24, 2026 at 11:08 PM ET
Trump administration unveils secondary sanctions plan on Iran · Aug 24, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Trump weighs options to increase economic pressure on Iran · Aug 23, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
Trump sanctions and blockade could spur more Iranian Gulf attacks · Aug 23, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
Trump’s economic pressure plan aims to force Iran deal · Aug 22, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET
Trump plan to choke Iran’s economy faces China test · Aug 21, 2026 at 10:08 PM ET
China says U.S. sanctions and pressure on Iran fail · Aug 21, 2026 at 9:12 AM ET
Bessent vows to target Iran’s economic partners · Aug 21, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
Bessent says U.S. will use economic pressure on Iran · Aug 20, 2026 at 10:08 PM ET
US urges allies and China to join campaign against Iran · Aug 20, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET

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